Pre-Physician Assistant Studies

The pre-physician assistant professional track (Pre-PA) program is designed for students preparing for the Trine University Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program anticipated to begin August 2018 or another PA program in the United States.

From Pre-PA to MPAS

The pre-physician assistant professional track enables students majoring in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and biomedical engineering to prepare for application to the Trine University Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program and other physician assistant studies programs in the United States.

The traditional pathway to most PA education programs is through a competitive application process. Different PA programs have different prerequisite courses/admissions requirements. The Trine University Pre-PA curriculum provides a foundation for entry into PA programs, but students in this program must pay particular attention to the specific prerequisites for their PA program of choice. The Trine University Pre-PA Program track prepares students for admission into a Physician Assistant Studies Program.

Guidance along the way

The Pre-PA program gives opportunities for guidance from physician assistant studies faculty and interaction with the Trine's developing Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program. It establishes realistic expectations for success.